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BBWW Interview: Playwright Justin Tanner's Just At Home in MINNESOTA As He Is In The L.A. Theatre Community
by Gil Kaan - Jun 22, 2021


The prolific playwright and regular denizen of the Los Angeles theatre community Justin Tanner will world premiere his latest piece MINNESOTA for Rogue Machine online June 26, 2021, with a virtual reception to follow. Justin was most quick to respond to my questions on MINNESOTA and the L.A. theatre community.  

THE HOT WING KING Wins the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jun 11, 2021


It was just announced by the Pulitzer Prize organization that Katori Hall's The Hot Wing King has officially won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This year's finalists included Circle Jerk by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley and Stew by Zora Howard.

Madeleine Peyroux Announces Deluxe Reissue of 'Careless Love'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 18, 2021


In addition to the widely available standard 3-LP edition, a limited pressing on translucent vinyl with black and gold marble will be available exclusively via the official Madeleine Peyroux or Craft Recordings webstores (1,000 available worldwide).

BWW Feature: THEATRE FROM A DISTANCE with THEATRE CALGARY
by Vicki Trask - May 7, 2021


This week, Theatre Calgary's Stafford Arima and Maya Choldin explained how their company is paving the way for emerging artists in the new digital age of theatre. Theatre Calgary (which is known for its cross-country collaboration and interpretations of old and new plays and musicals) jumped into the digital scene fairly quickly following the ending of in-person performances.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, April 15- with Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, Derek Klena, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2021


Today (April 15) in live streaming: Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus visit Backstage Live, Derek Klena chats on Clubhouse, and more!

Palm Beach Dramaworks Announces 2021-2022 Season Featuring World Premiere of THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2021


Palm Beach Dramaworks has announced that it will be reopening its doors for the 2021-2022 season with a full slate of five plays at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre. Opening night is set for Friday, October 15, and new health and safety protocols will be in place.

BWW Feature: A Time For Change and It's About Time
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 21, 2021


The news is filled with reports of hate crimes against Asians during the last year. The numbers may be up, but the bigotry isn't new.

Student Blog: Zodiac Signs of Tony-Nominated Musicals
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Mar 22, 2021


The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!

This Week's Open Job Listings on BWW - 3/18/2021
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2021


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/18/2021 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

'For The Crew' Event Announces Special Guest Artists
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 3, 2021


Making for a special one-of-a-kind event, they’ll join the previously announced performers: Jeff Schroeder of The Smashing Pumpkins, Katie Cole, Kevin Rudolf and Tommy Marz.

American Shakespeare Center Artistic Director, Ethan McSweeny, Resigns
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2021


American Shakespeare Center's artistic director since 2018, Ethan McSweeny, has resigned, effective February 11.

Frankie & His Fingers Share New Single 'Just Because You Are, Doesn't Mean You Have To'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 17, 2021


Vocalist Frank McGinnis says, 'For the past few years, we have been a part of an intensive songwriting group, writing a song a day for five days and submitting a stripped down demo before each midnight. I set out to write this song for a day and suddenly remembered that playing guitar was fun.'

BWW REVIEW: The Enduring Popularity Of The Music Of Queen Is Celebrated In WE WILL ROCK YOU, The Futuristic Fable Championing Free Thought And Live Music
by Jade Kops - Feb 13, 2021


WE WILL ROCK YOU, Ben Elton’s (Book) jukebox musical tribute to iconic British rock band Queen is given the Packemin Productions large ensemble treatment under director Wayne Scott Kermond. 

Lake Street Dive's New Single 'Hypotheticals' Debuts Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 11, 2021


The album was produced by Grammy-winning producer Mike Elizondo who’s worked with the likes of Dr. Dre, Eminem and 50 Cent.

THE BIG INTERVIEW WITH DAN RATHER Presents a Rare Sit-Down with Country Music Icon Randy Travis and His Wife Mary
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 26, 2021


AXS TV presents an all-new episode of the popular celebrity profile series 'The Big Interview With Dan Rather,' as the veteran newsman joins Country music icon Randy Travis and his wife Mary for a rare sit-down airing Wednesday, January 27 at 8p.m. ET/7p.m.

HBO Max Announces Highlights for January 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 23, 2020


Spread the word, Upper Eastsiders -- all six seasons of “Gossip Girl” are coming to HBO Max on January 1st.

Holidays at Home: 40 Christmas Movies You Can Stream This Week!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 21, 2020


With the holidays well underway, we bet you’re looking for ways to escape into wintery fantasy. And you’re in luck! BroadwayWorld put together a list of where you can stream all of your favorite holiday films.

BWW Album Review: Ahrens & Flaherty's LEGACY Is a Truly Heartfelt Tribute
by Amanda Prahl - Dec 11, 2020


Bright spots in 2020 have been few and far between, but 'Legacy,' a previously-unreleased pair of song cycles from Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, is definitely one of the year’s unexpected highlights.

BWW Interview: Rogue Artists' Sean Cawelti Blends All His Talents Into STORAGE RUN
by Gil Kaan - Dec 9, 2020


Building on their long tradition of subversive holiday programming, Rogue Artists Ensemble has created the specific-to-online interactive STORAGE RUN, in which you, the audience decide the ending. The first installment of three episodes premieres December 18, 2021.

BWW Interview: At Home With Heather Villaescusa
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 5, 2020


Adored by colleagues and fans alike, Heather Villaescusa has two really big fans at home... well, more, if you count the kitties.

St. George Theatre Virtual Christmas Show Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2020


On Sunday, December 6 at 7PM EST the St. George Theatre will stream the 17th annual and first-ever virtual Christmas Show simulcast for FREE on ChristmasShow.StGeorgeTheatre.com and the theatre's YouTube and Facebook pages.

Re Norwell Lapley Productions Announce DEAR SANTA Dates for Christmas 2020
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2020


With support from the Culture Recovery Fund (CRF), Norwell Lapley Productions is excited to announce that against all odds, they are expanding the production base of their festive hit, the stage production of  Dear Santa. 

Beatport Partners With When The Music Stops and Silentmode for a 24+ Hour Virtual Music Festival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 4, 2020


Beatport, the world’s number one destination for electronic music and DJ culture.

BWW Interview: Brett Loudermilk's Swallowing For Halloween
by Gil Kaan - Oct 23, 2020


This year's semi-finalist on America's Got Talent, sword-swallower extraordinaire Brett Loudermilk will be presenting THE BRETT LOUDERMILK HALLOWEEN SPECIAL Zoomed live online October 29 & 30, 2020. Special guests for this self-described 'CIRQUE DU SOLEIL meets PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE' include Gilbert Gottfried (and other surprise celebrity trick-or-treaters).

Audra McDonald & Steven Pasquale Will Lead Drama Series THE SECOND WAVE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 21, 2020


Audra McDonald and Steven Pasquale will star in the upcoming six-episode series 'The Second Wave' at Spectrum Originals.

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